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2022 Chevrolet Trax Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

18/100

#10 most-complained of 12 Trax years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Chevrolet Trax has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 18 out of 100 — #10 highest of 12 Trax model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 56% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26.5
23.5 city / 31 hwy

Top 2022 Chevy Trax problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine5 (56%)
  2. Fuel System3 (33%)
  3. Airbags1 (11%)
  4. Brakes1 (11%)
  5. Electrical System1 (11%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers1 (11%)
2022 Chevrolet Trax complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2023Aug 2023Dec 2023Aug 2024Sep 2024Mar 2025Apr 2025Feb 2026
13 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Feb 2026; peak Dec 2023 (3).

2022 Chevrolet Trax recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Chevrolet Trax fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23.5 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
26.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,450
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Trax years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201320142015201620172018201920202021202220242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution7394027
2021Good2724026.5
2022Best189026.5
2024Avoid100169130
2025Avoid9186129.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trax a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Chevrolet Trax ranks #10 of 12 among Trax model years (Complaint Index 18/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Trax?
The most reported problem areas are engine (5 complaints), fuel system (3 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 44,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2022 Chevrolet Trax in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Chevrolet Trax?
EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Trax at 26.5 MPG combined (23.5 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.